It is now claimed that the Red Devils would be willing to consider offering De Gea to Madrid in order to move things along, but that has led the club to consider replacements for the Spaniard in goal.

De Gea has been a crucial performer for United down the years, becoming one of the best ‘keepers in the world during his six seasons at Old Trafford, and his departure could really hit the club if he is not adequately replaced.

Joe Hart spent last season on loan at Torino (Picture: Getty)

United could lose David de Gea to Real Madrid (Picture: Reuters)

Hart is likely to be available this summer as he looks like becoming third choice at City due to the presence of Claudio Bravo, whose signing last summer forced him out on loan to Torino, and another new signing Ederson.

Keen to keep his England place, the 30-year-old will surely be open to moving another Premier League club where he’d be first choice, and United could make him that surprise offer, according to The Sun.

Once regarded as one of the top shot-stoppers in the game, Hart’s form has dipped in recent years, but could still prove an important purchase for Mourinho’s side if he regains anything like his previous best form.

It remains to be seen if City would sell to one of their biggest rivals, but United seem determined to bring Hart in and could kill two birds with one stone by doing so if it helps them finalise a move for Morata.